Mike

I recall reading your reviews on the Durand Talea and Talos
When I looked at the upgrade. The Talea made a huge impact in my system.

Wow Jazzdoc's system and mine are scary close to each other, thanks for sharing

audiotomb November 29, 2015 03:20

I added a Durand Talea tonearm
amazing - engaging, detail, body

audiotomb August 03, 2015 19:45

System edited: Here is my latest system - still working on a balance of room acoustics for tonality

audiotomb February 27, 2015 02:19

what?

I somehow deleted all but my latest ad ons

doh!

audiotomb February 25, 2015 14:22

System edited: Daedalus Ulysses + speaker cable, Doshi D'hor mono blocks and Audio Research CD9 additions

audiotomb February 25, 2015 13:49

the have upgraded to Daedalus Ulysses speakers and Daedalus\Wywires speaker cables

Also Doshi Dhor monoblocks (80 wpc)

I am really enjoying running a high efficiency system. The Ulysses are 97 db. The synergy is great between the Ulysses and the Doshi

I recently started experimenting with my room because the tonality wasn't quite right.

I removed 3 diffusion panels behind my listening couch and it made a big difference in bringing up the mids relative to the highs

Love when things are converging

Tom

audiotomb February 25, 2015 12:49

I absolutely love the rack
It is not only a great isolation device but is a work of art

When I first heard it i notice how fast runs in piano sounded as totally articulated notes when without it the system sounded smeared in comparison

I couldn't do without it

Only negative is the price but this is a substaintial piece and yields a lifetime of enjoyment

audiotomb May 18, 2014 00:31

System edited: updated pics with AtmaSphere MA1's and Salk Soundscape 10's New Crimson Audio speaker cables - very resolving and you don't have to fight with connecting garden hoses

audiotomb May 13, 2013 20:23

I stepped up to the Salk Soundscape 10s. Jim Salk made me an incredible pair - custom woodwork and incredible sound. These go down to 22 hz and require a bit more power to fully unleash their full potential.

I went with a pair of Atma Sphere MA 1.IIIs - output transformerless tube heaven for the mids and highs. No grain, very resolving and engaging.

I am awaiting in route a QSC PowerLight pl 380 class d pro gear solid state amp for the woofers. Needed the volume adjustment for the biamping. 1500 watts into 8 ohm. The Salks cross over at 390 hz

We tried the bi-amp concept with a 1000 watt infinity amp on the low end. It brought out the best elements of the Salks and the Atma-Spheres.

Will need to configure and buy new speaker wire

I'm there

audiotomb January 03, 2013 06:58

System edited: awaiting doshi pre and purist audio pc and ic bat vk600 located on sra ohio class isolation stand (thanks alan and michael)

audiotomb July 04, 2009 17:50

thanks George for the advice and connection on the Doshi end

the bat sounds fabulous - more full bodied and dynamic than the Moscode which is no slouch
really makes the Salks sing

awaiting Nick's mods on the moscode
phono out, psuedo balanced outs, capacitance changes

audiotomb June 26, 2009 22:42

bat audio VK600 implemented in system (thanks Michael)
doshi pre being modded by nick (thanks ian)
sra ohio class stand coming
will probably put bat on ohio stand on the floor (thanks alan)

didn't want to miss any nuance
and the upgrades are making a huge movement towards hearing the passion in the music

looking at purist audio design aqueous interconnects
to replace acoustic zen

moscode and dodd or arc ls5 will go into a bedroom set with either galt or magnepan 1.5s

audiotomb June 25, 2009 11:08

Dan

I'm deciding if I want to keep the Billy Bags to hold accessories.
More than likely it's available. PM me

the gavia sounded great on it especially with the SRA VR custom isolation platform under it

cheers

audiotomb May 28, 2009 15:35

System edited: looking at Doshi preamp/phono next perhaps his simplified short path version
don't want to restrict anything with my speaker and isolation upgrades

any amp suggestions?

ar cd2 is adequate digital front end

alesis masterlink will record my vinyl 24/96 - haven't hooked it up yet!

audiotomb May 24, 2009 23:50

Hi george

know you from the salk site at audiocircle

pictures don't do the craz racks justice
it is a real serious piece of equipment
and the sonic benefits are incredible
best upgrade I ever made

here is a link to many testimonials
Kevin works for the government in submarine resonance

http://www.silentrunningaudio.com/AudioIsolationReviews/sra_Audiophiles-speak.htm

audiotomb March 24, 2009 14:54

Alan - the pleasure was mine
as is the ever refined sonic splendor
thanks again for helping me on my audio quest

audiotomb February 10, 2009 12:12

System edited: just added craz rack best musical component upgrade ever! like spending mega bucks on a new component black backgrounds, no stress, very musical and engaging

audiotomb February 09, 2009 02:47

System edited: finally some pictures next (last) upgrade considering SRA CRAZ dual rack or Doshi preamp

table, phono pre and pre all off the grid and battery powered

audiotomb January 18, 2009 23:54

System edited: gavia - triplaner - zyx universe - zyx artizan preamp
analog combo is stellar

the emotion in vinyl with this setup is staggering

audiotomb May 29, 2008 16:57

System edited: latest adds Moscode 401 HR - wow! going with a Dodd battery powered pre loved my ARC LS5 but now single ended amp Acoustic Zen Satori shotguna and Silent Running Audio VR isolation platforms added great musicality as well. I am really enjoying the sound of my system - engaging

audiotomb April 26, 2007 12:01

System edited: awaiting significant new front end ZYX Universe and Artisian Triplanar all arrived patiently waiting (or maybe I'll install on my Nott) awaiting Galbier Gavia with Gavia platter anyone interested in a Spacedeck/Spacearm?

audiotomb February 14, 2007 05:10

System edited: now looking for quality isolation furniture for 6 components and Pioneer Elite 50" plasma on top

audiotomb December 30, 2006 01:18

System edited: added nottingham turntable and ARC PH2 stunned by how good vinyl is

audiotomb September 15, 2003 00:18

System edited: I think I'm ready for room treatments and maybe a speaker upgrade. Considering the Von Schweikert VR 4 SE

audiotomb March 18, 2003 17:52

Gunbei, No, this is my main music room system, it certainly appreciates the larger room to bloom. I listed my bedroom system in another post above. I'm eagerly awaiting some Harmonic Technology Pro Silway MKII interconnects and HT Pro 9 speaker cable. I tried Silver Audio Hyacith it was very revealing but it was a little too bright on the top end, Nordost Red Dawn was totally harsh. Replacing Straight Wire speaker cables and ARC Litzlink interconnect. Tom

audiotomb July 12, 2001 13:12

looking to upgrade cd player like the ARC cd2 - very revealing and natural sounding my Cal Ikon has just a little edge too it and is not as good as the expensive players in low level resolution don't think I'll be swayed by the SACD or DVD a formats in the near future would like to optimize my 16/44 EVS Millennium? high end power chords?

audiotomb July 08, 2001 22:03